General Practitioner in Leek

Main duties of the job

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process
• Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

• Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)

Job responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop positive and professional working relationships with colleagues.
• The post holder must comply with the code of conduct as laid down in the Employee Handbook.
• The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, including:

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples' rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with PCN procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

• Participation in an annual individual Appraisal and Development Review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Participation in Practice Learning sessions as appropriate.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning, and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others.

• Alert other PCN Team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

• Communicate effectively and respectfully with colleagues, patients and carers.
• Recognise peoples' needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
• External communication will be with patients, NHS bodies, and other GP practices and service providers.

About us

Leek and Biddulph PCN are a group of five GP practices working together to focus on local patient care. We are a multi-disciplinary team, covering Leek and Biddulph, responsible for the healthcare of just under 50,000 patients. We are led by Dr Neil Briscoe, our PCN Clinical Director, and a supportive management team. We are a very forward-thinking and innovative PCN who were one of the first PCNs in North Staffordshire to convert to a Limited Company. We utilise to the full, the skills and experience of our team members which includes Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers and Mental Health Practitioners. We have a flexible approach to working patterns and generous terms and conditions including the NHS Pension. We are supportive of professional development and pride ourselves on developing new roles in a collaborative and friendly environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent
• JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Knowledge

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP

Other requirements

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Occupational Health clearance
• Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

Personal Qualities

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.